Dr Daniel Allen

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Over the past 15 years Dr Daniel Allen has carried out research on historical otter hunting, the emergence of otter conservation and
protection, and contemporary otter welfare issues - establishing a reputation as a leading UK expert on otters. Daniel isamember
of theIUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group, and Media and Policy Advisor for theUK Wild Otter Trust(UKWOT, charity 1167746).

Daniel is currently leading a project about fisheries, predation and the protected otter in Britain. This
research explores the relationships between fisheries, anglers, otter conservationists, water authorities, policy makers and the otter.

“Daniel Allen gives a captivating account of our changing relationship with the otter – once persecuted, now adored.”